Option to open folder/directory in a new tab of Windows Explorer (Win11)

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Efcis
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Option to open folder/directory in a new tab of Windows Explorer (Win11)

Post by Efcis »

Hi

Currently, there is an option to open a given path (directory/folder) by double-clicking on it (General / Results / Open path with dbl click on path text).

On Windows 11, Windows Explorer offers a multi-tab interface.

Would it be possible to add an option to open the directory in a new tab of an already opened Windows Explorer window, rather than opening a new Windows Explorer window every time ?

Thanks !
void
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Re: Option to open folder/directory in a new tab of Windows Explorer (Win11)

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I believe it's possible with QTTabBar
Efcis
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Re: Option to open folder/directory in a new tab of Windows Explorer (Win11)

Post by Efcis »

Thanks for your prompt reply, but AFAIK the native muti-tab Windows Explorer on Win11 doesn't use QTTabBar :-(

I know it's possible because QAP (QuickAccessPopup) does it without adding a DLL or anything. You might want to have a look at the code.

Thanks anyway
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